SeniorCareRanked
California/SACRAMENTO
44
Poor

PIONEER HOUSE

415 P STREET, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814
CMS Overall Rating

Summary

PIONEER HOUSE is a 50-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing home located in SACRAMENTO, California. It has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars and a Trust Score of 44 out of 100, indicating below-average quality and potential concerns. Staff turnover is 44.1%. This facility has no recorded fines. 12 health deficiencies were found during the most recent inspection. It is part of the CYPRESS HEALTHCARE GROUP chain.

How This Compares

Trust Score44/100 (↓ Worse than avg 55/100)
Overall Rating2/5 stars (↓ Worse than avg 3/5 stars)
Total Nurse Hours/Resident/Day4.1 hrs (↑ Better than avg 3.8 hrs)
RN Hours/Resident/Day0.79 hrs (↑ Better than avg 0.6 hrs)
Staff Turnover44% (↓ Worse than avg 40%)
Deficiencies12 (↓ Worse than avg 4)

Red Flags

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CMS Star Ratings

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Health Inspection
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Quality Measures

Staffing

Total nurse hours/resident/day4.1
RN hours/resident/day0.79
Staff turnover44.1%
RN turnover41.7%

Facility Information

Beds50
Avg residents46.4
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
ChainCYPRESS HEALTHCARE GROUP
Deficiencies (last inspection)12
Resident/Family councilYes

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What to Look for When Visiting PIONEER HOUSE

Use this checklist during an in-person visit. First impressions reveal more than brochures or websites ever will.

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Is there an unpleasant smell?

A persistent odor (urine, feces, or heavy chemical deodorizer) indicates poor hygiene maintenance. Brief cooking smells are normal; lingering waste odors are not.

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Are residents engaged or sitting idle?

Active residents (playing games, talking, in therapy) indicate quality programming. A room full of people staring at a TV during daytime is a concerning sign.

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Count staff vs. residents during your visit

PIONEER HOUSE reports 4.1 total nurse hours per resident per day. During your visit, observe whether staff seem rushed or overwhelmed — the real ratio matters more than reported numbers.

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Ask about staff consistency

Staff turnover is 44.1% — near the national average. Still ask whether your family member will have consistent caregivers assigned.

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Ask about their most recent inspection

12 deficiencies were found in the last inspection. Ask specifically: "What were they, and what have you done to fix them?" A transparent facility will answer clearly.

Data from CMS Nursing Home Compare, a public database maintained by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or a recommendation. Always visit facilities in person and consult with healthcare professionals before making care decisions.